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SSR Mining Announces Temporary Suspension of Puna Operations
VANCOUVER, March 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ - SSR Mining Inc. (NASDAQ: SSRM) (TSX: SSRM) ("SSR Mining") announces that Puna Operations ("Puna") is temporarily
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[{"type":"text","content":"VANCOUVER, March 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ - SSR Mining Inc. (NASDAQ: SSRM) (TSX: SSRM) (\"SSR Mining\") announces that Puna Operations (\"Puna\") is temporarily suspending operations in accordance with government-mandated restrictions due to the COVID-19 virus. On March 19, 2020, the government of Argentina enacted Urgency Decree #297/20, ordering a national mandatory quarantine effective from March 20, 2020 until March 31, 2020. We will continue managing required activities to ensure the safety of our employees and operational readiness for when the suspension is lifted.\nOur company-wide response to the COVID-19 virus is being managed within the framework of preparedness protocols and contingency plans developed by SSR Mining's Crisis Management Team. These plans include individual site management controls, emergency medical preparedness, and working with health authorities to closely monitor local developments.\nAbout SSR Mining\nSSR Mining Inc. is a Canadian-based precious metals producer with three operations, including the Marigold gold mine in Nevada, U.S., the Seabee Gold Operation in Saskatchewan, Canada and Puna Operations in Jujuy, Argentina. We also have two feasibility stage projects and a portfolio of exploration properties in North and South America. We are committed to delivering safe production through relentless emphasis on Operational Excellence. We are also focused on growing production and Mineral Reserves through the exploration and acquisition of assets for accretive growth, while maintaining financial strength.\nFor further information contact:W. John DeCooman, Jr.Senior Vice President, Business Development and StrategySSR Mining Inc.Vancouver, BCToll free: +1 (888) 338-0046All others: +1 (604) 689-3846E-Mail: [email protected]\nTo receive SSR Mining's news releases by e-mail, please register using the SSR Mining website at www.ssrmining.com.\nCautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements\nThis news release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of Canadian securities laws and forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (collectively, \"forward-looking statements\") concerning the anticipated developments in our operations in future periods, and other events or conditions that may occur or exist in the future. All state...